Sochaux v Montpellier prediction

Ligue 2 · Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT · Stade Auguste Bonal

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:25 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Sochaux v Montpellier, Ligue 2 on Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Sochaux host Montpellier in Ligue 2 on Friday 11 December (kick-off 19:00 UK).

The key numbers

Montpellier have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games).

Montpellier have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Sochaux are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Montpellier are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Seven of Sochaux’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in seven of Sochaux’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Sochaux have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 0.67 and conceding 1.67. Sochaux have scored eight goals, the second-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Sochaux have conceded 14 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 18 clubs.

Six of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Montpellier have five wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 2.13 points per game, scoring 1.63 and conceding 0.63. Montpellier have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games).

Sochaux (13th) and Montpellier (second) are 13 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Montpellier the stronger side, 491 rating points above Sochaux (Montpellier 1809, Sochaux 1318, after at least 45 rated matches each).

Team news

Predicted Sochaux XI (4-2-3-1): M. Jeannin, M. Peybernes, E. N'Gatta, D. Tavares, D. Gomis, J. Masson, B. Gomel, B. Diawara, J. Mexique, L. Nomel, M. Clairicia — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, B. Gomel (3.8 per match over seven appearances, three goals) and M. Jeannin (3.6 per match over 11 appearances) have been Sochaux’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sochaux (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Gomel averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 530 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last seven appearances. M. Jeannin averages 3.7 saves per 90 over 990 minutes, with two or more saves in nine of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Montpellier XI (4-2-3-1): S. Ngapandouetnbu, J. Laporte, Y. Mouanga, N. El Hannach, Y. Zouaoui, N. Pays, F. Tardieu, T. Chennahi, D. Meddah, L. Megnan-Pave, M. Camara — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Pays (5.4 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and two assists) and T. Sainte-Luce (5.3 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Montpellier’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Montpellier (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Pays averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 977 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. T. Sainte-Luce averages 2.9 tackles per 90 over 789 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last nine appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Fri, 11 Dec 2026 19:00 GMT · Ligue 2 · Stade Auguste Bonal
Recent form: Sochaux 0W 2D 3L · Montpellier 4W 1D 0L

Sochaux v Montpellier (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 1.63

Goals

against 1.38 / 0.63 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.63 / 4.75

Corners

against 5.75 / 4.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

3.38 / 5

Shots on target

against 4.88 / 5.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.88 / 2.13

Cards

against 1.75 / 2.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 2 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Sochaux for / against	Line	Montpellier for / against
Goals scored	0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.63 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.63 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.75 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	12.25 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	11.5 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.38 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	14.13 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	14.63 for · 17.38 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5

Sochaux

Sochaux Goalkeeper

Sochaux — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
M. Jeannin	11	90990 min	413.7 /90	80.7 /90	00 /90

Sochaux — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	3.2 7/5

Sochaux Defensive

Sochaux — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
E. N'Gatta	11	86946 min	101 /90	101 /90	40.4 /90	312.9 /90	111 /90	30.3 /90
M. Peybernes	10	87872 min	80.8 /90	111.1 /90	50.5 /90	333.4 /90	60.6 /90	00 /90
Dalangunypole Gomis	8	77618 min	50.7 /90	101.5 /90	20.3 /90	253.6 /90	40.6 /90	00 /90
Dylan Tavares	8	62495 min	112 /90	142.5 /90	10.2 /90	295.3 /90	81.5 /90	00 /90
B. Youssouf	5	79394 min	61.4 /90	61.4 /90	30.7 /90	112.5 /90	10.2 /90	00 /90
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Sochaux — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.9 4/2	0.9 5/2	—
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	3.5 7/4	2.6 5/2	—
J. Masson n 8	88.4	1.9 7/4	1 4/2	—
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.5 4/0	1.4 7/2	—
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Sochaux — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.9 6/1
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	0 0/0
J. Masson n 8	88.4	1.1 5/3
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.9 6/1
L. Nomel n 8	64.9	0.7 4/0
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Sochaux Attacking

Sochaux — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Clairicia	11	51562 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	152.4 /90	40.6 /90	30.5 /90	10.2 /90
K. Djoco	8	54432 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90
L. Deedson	5	44218 min	10.4 /90	00 /90	83.3 /90	31.2 /90	20.8 /90	62.5 /90
J. Masson	10	89887 min	00 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	00 /90	20.2 /90	20.2 /90
L. Nomel	9	65581 min	00 /90	00 /90	60.9 /90	20.3 /90	60.9 /90	30.5 /90
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Sochaux — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	3.1 6/4	0.9 3/1
J. Masson n 8	88.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Sochaux — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sochaux before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
M. Jeannin n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. N'Gatta n 8	84.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Clairicia n 8	47.8	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
J. Masson n 8	88.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Peybernes n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Montpellier

Montpellier Goalkeeper

Montpellier — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
S. Ngapandouetnbu	11	90990 min	474.3 /90	10.1 /90	00 /90

Montpellier — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	4.6 8/5

Montpellier Defensive

Montpellier — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Laporte	11	90990 min	141.3 /90	111 /90	60.5 /90	514.6 /90	111 /90	20.2 /90
T. Sainte-Luce	9	88789 min	252.9 /90	192.2 /90	40.5 /90	556.3 /90	131.5 /90	10.1 /90
Y. Mouanga	9	81729 min	50.6 /90	131.6 /90	40.5 /90	253.1 /90	111.4 /90	30.4 /90
Naoufel El Hannach	7	80558 min	61 /90	111.8 /90	00 /90	304.8 /90	61 /90	10.2 /90
Y. Zouaoui	4	73290 min	10.3 /90	82.5 /90	00 /90	134 /90	00 /90	10.3 /90
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Montpellier — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Laporte n 8	90	0.9 5/2	1.1 5/3	—
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 4/0	—
N. Pays n 8	88.4	1 4/3	2.4 8/5	—
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	1.7 7/3	2.5 7/4	—
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	1.5 7/4	0.9 5/2	—
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Montpellier — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Laporte n 8	90	1.8 5/4
N. Pays n 8	88.4	1.4 5/4
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	1.4 6/2
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	2.8 7/7
F. Tardieu n 8	83.1	2 7/5
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Montpellier Attacking

Montpellier — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Lacine Megnan-Pave	8	73580 min	30.5 /90	20.3 /90	172.6 /90	60.9 /90	60.9 /90	10.2 /90
M. Camara	7	88613 min	20.3 /90	00 /90	121.8 /90	101.5 /90	40.6 /90	40.6 /90
Daryll Benlahlou	7	33233 min	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	62.3 /90	20.8 /90	41.5 /90	20.8 /90
Y. Issoufou	4	26103 min	10.9 /90	00 /90	32.6 /90	10.9 /90	21.7 /90	00 /90
J. Hatchi	1	2020 min	00 /90	00 /90	14.5 /90	14.5 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Montpellier — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Laporte n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0 0/0
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Pays n 8	88.4	1.7 6/4	0.9 4/3
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	0.8 4/1	0.3 2/0
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	0.8 5/1	0.4 3/0
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Montpellier — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 2 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Laporte n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Pays n 8	88.4	0.5 3/1	0.3 2/0
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sochaux v Montpellier — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

SochauxDDLLL

Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1 scored / 2 conceded per game

MontpellierDWWWW

Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.2 scored / 0.4 conceded per game

League standing · 2026/27

Sochaux#13 pos11 pts11 pl-6 GD

Montpellier#2 pos24 pts11 pl+10 GD

Goals per game

Sochaux scored0.73

Montpellier scored1.45

Sochaux conceded1.27

Montpellier conceded0.55

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